How far is Dallas, TX from Lakeside City, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Lakeside City, TX is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.88 mi
02h 39m
Flight
123.69 mi
199.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.69 mi
Kilometers
199.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.88 mi
Kilometers
231.55 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-18T17:11
Arrive Lakeside City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Dallas
72 mi
01h 19m
To Lakeside City
72 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Lakeside City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lakeside City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Parkway

    3100 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 79 South, Loop 473: Archer City

    1295 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Archer City Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 79 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bowman Road

    620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Shoreline Drive

    2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Voyage Way

    84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Royal Road

    787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Skyline Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Lakeside City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
102 mi · 71%
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 11%
I 820 TEXpress
6.16 mi · 4%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 2%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi · 2%
I 35W TEXpress
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

99.9 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 19m from Dallas
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Lakeside City?

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Dallas and 72 miles from Lakeside City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Decatur City Hall

Decatur , TX
201 E Walnut St, Decatur, TX 76234
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Lakeside City. Straight-line distance: 123.69 mi (199.06 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Lakeside City

#2 Lakeside City

Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates33.8287100, -98.5453300
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.39
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.20 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.60 $43.20
Premium $4.59 $23.32 $46.64
Diesel $3.99 $20.28 $40.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Lakeside City. The current time is 17:11:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.